Upgrading Vector VR500 to VR1000
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IS06012
Issue 1.0
2.2 Installing RF Power Block A4
(a) Remove the RF power module(s)
(A4A1 and optional spare A4A2) from
the additional RF power block.
(b) Remove the blank panel from the A4
cabinet position. If necessary remove
the blank panel directly below as well.
(c) Install the additional RF power block
(A4) in the position shown in Figure 1.
Install mounting hardware in the
locations shown.
2.3 Installing Interconnect Cables
(a) Locate the cables provided with the
additional RF power block.
(b) Neatly route the ‘Connectors’ listed in
Table 1 down the transmitter’s left-
hand channel to their ‘Mate’, noting
that the A# prefix corresponds to the
destination assembly (see Figure 1).
Use the tie wraps provided to secure
to the existing cabling.
A1 Combiner/Probe
A3 Original RF Power Block
A4 Additional RF Power Block
A7 Dc Distribution Assembly
A8 Ac Distribution Assembly
Table 1:
Mating Connector Information
Connector Mate
A4P1 (optional)
A7J3
A4P7 A8J5
A4P8 A8J6
A4W1P1 A3A4J6
A4W1P2 A3A4J7
A4W1P3 A4A4J4
A4W1P4 A4A4J5
A4W2P1 A4A5J1
A4W2P2 A1J2
A3W2P1 A3A5J1
A3W2P2 A1J1
(c) Connect the cables as per Table 1.
(d) Connect A3W2P2 to A1J1. (A1J3 is
not used after the upgrade.)
2.4 Completing Assembly
(a) Reinstall the RF power module(s)
(A4A1 and optional spare A4A2) in RF
power block A4.
(b) Reinstall any blank panels that were
removed.
(c) Reinstall the transmitter’s side panels.